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🇧🇷 G1 (PT)
National & Local

IPVA for people with disabilities: governor of PI announces bill that expands exemption

The Governor of Piauí has announced a bill to expand the IPVA exemption for vehicles owned by individuals with severe disabilities and autism, effective from 2027 if approved.

Mar 1 • 13:15 UTC
🇧🇷 G1 (PT)
National & Local

2026 Elections: TSE Begins Analyzing Rules for the Election; Internet Campaigns Will Be Discussed

The Superior Electoral Court (TSE) in Brazil has begun discussions on the rules for the upcoming elections, focusing on various electoral themes including campaign regulations and ensuring voting rights for people with disabilities.

Feb 26 • 13:38 UTC
🇰🇷 Hankyoreh (KR)
National & Local

Second In-Depth Investigation Report on Saekdongwon Delivered to Police... Multiple Victims' Testimony of Assault

The government of Ganghwa County, Incheon, has submitted a second in-depth investigation report regarding allegations of abuse at the Saekdongwon facility for people with severe disabilities to the police, revealing testimonies from multiple victims.

Feb 26 • 06:12 UTC
🇱🇻 TVNET
National & Local

Young people with disabilities continue to participate in the organization of the Latvian basketball team’s games

Youth with disabilities will continue to assist in organizing the Latvian men's basketball team's games, as confirmed by the Latvian Basketball Union (LBS).

Feb 25 • 13:09 UTC
🇪🇪 ERR
National & Local

Veiki Laan: if a wheelchair does not fit into the law, then the problem is the law itself

Veiki Laan advocates for more reasonable measures in law, emphasizing the need for inclusivity and representation of people with disabilities in political discourse.

Feb 25 • 08:00 UTC
🇬🇷 To Vima
National & Local

Digital Education for 65+ and People with Disabilities: Lessons for e-payments, gov.gr, and applications until March 15

Applications are now open for a pilot program aimed at teaching digital skills to citizens over 65 and people with disabilities in Greece.

Feb 25 • 07:22 UTC
🌍 AllAfrica
World

Sudan: People With Disabilities Targeted in North Darfur

The Rapid Support Forces in Sudan have been accused of targeting and abusing people with disabilities during their recent takeover in El Fasher.

Feb 25 • 05:53 UTC
🇦🇷 La Nacion (ES)
National & Local

Industry and Disability: When Empathy and Work are Sources of Value and Dignity

The article discusses the role of Aspanias, an NGO supporting people with intellectual disabilities, in promoting employment and dignity within the industrial sector.

Feb 25 • 03:05 UTC
🇧🇷 Folha (PT)
National & Local

A Very Brief Literacy on Disability

The article discusses the importance of understanding disability as a human condition and highlights the need for greater awareness and inclusion of people with disabilities in society.

Feb 24 • 21:11 UTC
🇧🇷 G1 (PT)
National & Local

Fortaleza City Hall opens 120 vacancies for free technology courses for women and people with disabilities

The city of Fortaleza has launched a free training course with 120 vacancies aimed at women and people with disabilities in the field of information technology.

Feb 24 • 17:13 UTC
🇬🇧 Mirror
National & Local

Netflix, Disney+ and Amazon Prime Video to make major change affecting 18m people

New regulations in the UK will require major streaming services to improve accessibility for millions of people with disabilities.

Feb 24 • 13:13 UTC
🇪🇸 El País
National & Local

The Government bans bullfighting shows that mock people with disabilities

The Spanish government has enacted a decree to prohibit bullfighting shows that ridicule individuals with disabilities, specifically targeting comedic acts involving bullfighters with dwarfism.

Feb 24 • 12:15 UTC
🇪🇸 El Mundo
National & Local

The Government bans 'demeaning' comic-bullfighting shows for people with disabilities through a royal decree

The Spanish government has enacted a royal decree to ban comic-bullfighting shows that demean individuals with disabilities, particularly those with dwarfism.

Feb 24 • 11:57 UTC
🇪🇸 El País
National & Local

Eighty years of solitude: "Society does not pay attention to who is next to it"

The article discusses the feelings of loneliness experienced by individuals, especially the elderly and people with disabilities, and how technology is sometimes a means of connection during these times.

Feb 24 • 04:30 UTC
🇧🇷 G1 (PT)
National & Local

Piauí offers 240 free vacancies in courses for educating people with visual disabilities

Piauí has announced 240 free training spots aimed at educating and supporting professionals and students working with people who have visual disabilities.

Feb 23 • 20:40 UTC
🇸🇪 Aftonbladet
Crime & Justice

Man charged with attempted murder at LSS housing facility

A man has been charged with attempted murder after he allegedly choked an employee at a housing facility for people with disabilities in Sweden.

Feb 23 • 13:28 UTC
🇱🇹 Lrytas
National & Local

Inclusive Employer: How 'Rimi' Creates Jobs for Different People

The article discusses how 'Rimi Baltic' has made the inclusion of diverse talents in the workplace a fundamental part of its business strategy, creating adaptive work environments for individuals with various needs.

Feb 23 • 08:58 UTC
🇰🇷 Hankyoreh (KR)
National & Local

‘Disability-Friendly Hospitals’ to Be Operated Nationwide in Eight Locations by 2030

The South Korean government plans to designate and operate eight ‘Disability-Friendly Hospitals’ by 2030 to support the entire clinical process for people with disabilities.

Feb 23 • 07:12 UTC
🇧🇷 G1 (PT)
National & Local

From telemarketing to sales: learn about the 2,177 job vacancies available in the Piracicaba region

There are 2,177 job vacancies across five cities in the Piracicaba region of Brazil, with opportunities in various sectors and specific openings for people with disabilities.

Feb 22 • 21:26 UTC
🇧🇷 G1 (PT)
National & Local

Sensory vests and live sign language: how people with disabilities followed the parades in adapted spaces at Sapucaí

A samba school focused on inclusivity will open the Champions Parade this Saturday at the Sambódromo da Marquês de Sapucaí, emphasizing diversity and accessibility for people with disabilities.

Feb 21 • 09:00 UTC
🇱🇻 LSM
National & Local

"I immediately understood that our relationship would be close." The "Buddy" pilot project helps young people with disabilities become more independent

The "Buddy" pilot project in Latvia is aimed at fostering independence among young people with disabilities, helping them engage socially and participate in activities they enjoy.

Feb 21 • 05:26 UTC
🇪🇪 Postimees
National & Local

New blond jokes? Very ridiculous! Car repair shop advertisements create a furor

A car repair workshop in Tallinn, Autostaap, faces criticism for its humorous advertisements that many perceive as belittling women, employees, and people with disabilities.

Feb 20 • 19:05 UTC
🇧🇷 Folha (PT)
National & Local

Carnival is for mothers, children, people with disabilities, the elderly, and everyone

A São Paulo carnival block, known for its inclusivity, faces challenges with funding and aims to accommodate all community members in its celebrations.

Feb 20 • 18:34 UTC
🇧🇷 G1 (PT)
National & Local

‘My misfortune,’ says Paes about video in which he imitates people with visual disabilities

Eduardo Paes, the mayor of Rio de Janeiro, described his act of imitating visually impaired individuals as 'a misfortune' after facing criticism for the incident captured in a viral video.

Feb 20 • 14:25 UTC
🇧🇷 G1 (PT)
National & Local

Carnaboi 2026 Will Have Accessible Space for People with Disabilities in Manaus

Carnaboi 2026 will provide an accessible space for people with disabilities in Manaus, ensuring their participation in the event.

Feb 19 • 21:07 UTC
🇧🇷 G1 (PT)
National & Local

Police open investigation against military police officer accused of assaulting neighbor in dispute over parking space for people with disabilities

A military police officer in São Paulo is being investigated for allegedly assaulting a neighbor's relative during a dispute over a disability-designated parking space.

Feb 19 • 19:59 UTC
🇫🇮 Yle Uutiset
National & Local

Less than ten a day was like a salary for Niina Strandman – in the future, many people with disabilities will not receive even that

Niina Strandman, who relied on small daily compensation for participating in work activities for people with disabilities, faces uncertainty as welfare areas in Finland, such as Central Finland, consider eliminating these compensations altogether.

Feb 19 • 17:48 UTC
🇧🇷 G1 (PT)
National & Local

The Social Security Rights of People with Disabilities: 5 Alerts to Check

The article discusses essential alerts regarding the social security rights of people with disabilities in Brazil, highlighting common pitfalls and necessary documentation for access.

Feb 19 • 17:35 UTC
🇦🇺 ABC News AU
National & Local

Access to cool spaces is life and death for some people living with disabilities

Advocates emphasize the critical need for accessible cool spaces for individuals with disabilities, particularly in light of increasing heatwave events.

Feb 18 • 19:47 UTC
🇪🇸 El País
National & Local

The Supreme Court proposes a reform to penalize abandonment of people with permanent physical disabilities

The Supreme Court of Spain has recommended a legal reform to penalize the abandonment of individuals with permanent physical disabilities after ruling in favor of a woman previously convicted for neglecting a man under her care.

Feb 18 • 14:24 UTC
🇱🇹 15min
National & Local

Three Group Living Houses for People with Disabilities Will Be Built in Vilnius District

The Vilnius District Municipality plans to construct three group living houses for individuals with disabilities to improve service accessibility and quality.

Feb 17 • 14:42 UTC
🇧🇷 G1 (PT)
National & Local

Check out the job openings available this week in RO

This article lists job openings available this week in the state of Rondônia, Brazil, and includes opportunities for people with disabilities.

Feb 17 • 14:26 UTC
🇱🇻 LSM
National & Local

People with Disabilities and Seniors Lack Understandable Information in Crisis Situations

A study reveals that many people with disabilities and seniors in Latvia struggle to access and comprehend local emergency plans, leading to fear and uncertainty during crisis situations.

Feb 17 • 10:06 UTC
🇲🇽 Milenio (ES)
National & Local

Court overturns reform that prevented minors with disabilities from participating in the parliament of Quintana Roo

The Supreme Court of Justice of the Nation invalidated a reform that discriminated against minors with disabilities by preventing them from participating in the State of Quintana Roo's Parliament for People with Disabilities.

Feb 16 • 19:08 UTC
🇬🇷 To Vima
National & Local

MyStreet expands with accessibility infrastructure, ramps, and crossings on the map

MyStreet in Greece is set to introduce new categories of geospatial data related to accessibility for people with disabilities, enhancing public space safety and usability.

Feb 16 • 06:23 UTC
🇬🇷 Naftemporiki
National & Local

MyStreet: Four new categories by the end of February – Infrastructure for people with disabilities, ramps, and crossings on the map

The MyStreet application in Greece will add four new geospatial data categories by the end of February, focusing on infrastructure for people with disabilities.

Feb 16 • 05:30 UTC
🇯🇵 Asahi Shimbun (JP)
Life & Tech

Questioning a World Dominated by Brain and AI: Performance by the Physical Expression Art Group 'Taihen' of People with Disabilities

The performance by the Osaka-based physical expression art group 'Taihen' challenges societal perceptions of human existence in a world increasingly controlled by brains and AI.

Feb 14 • 02:05 UTC
🇱🇻 LSM
National & Local

A social housing project with 250 apartments planned on Dzelzava Street in Riga for 15 million euros

A new social housing development on Dzelzava Street in Riga aims to provide 250 apartments, with special accommodations for people with mobility disabilities, funded partly by the European Regional Development Fund.

Feb 13 • 07:47 UTC
🇱🇹 Lrytas
National & Local

Dental services starting to be provided at home for people with severe disabilities

The Lithuanian Health Ministry announced the expansion of dental services to patients with severe disabilities who are unable to visit healthcare facilities.

Feb 13 • 07:08 UTC
🇧🇷 Folha (PT)
National & Local

Jairo Marques said that Lula's speech exposed ableism without a possible excuse

Journalist Jairo Marques criticized President Lula for associating walkers and crutches with 'shame' and 'ugliness', labeling this rhetoric as ableist and reflective of deeper societal prejudices against people with disabilities.

Feb 13 • 07:00 UTC
🇦🇷 La Nacion (ES)
National & Local

"It Moves Me What Happened": The Rappi Delivery Worker in a Wheelchair That Touched the Country and Became a Symbol of a Fight

Leo Soria, a Rappi delivery worker in a wheelchair, has become an emblematic figure representing the struggles faced by people with disabilities in finding employment in Argentina.

Feb 12 • 12:19 UTC
🇧🇷 G1 (PT)
National & Local

Apae Petrolina promotes inclusive carnival with the block "Sou Legal"

The 'Sou Legal' block in Petrolina is set to celebrate an inclusive carnival event aimed at people with disabilities and their families.

Feb 12 • 11:00 UTC
🇧🇷 G1 (PT)
National & Local

Federal Public Ministry requests investigation into the removal of homeless people in downtown Aracaju

The Federal Public Ministry of Brazil is investigating the removal of homeless individuals and their belongings in Aracaju on February 5, following complaints about the actions taken against a group comprising men, women, a pregnant individual, a teenager, and persons with disabilities.

Feb 11 • 20:01 UTC
🇨🇿 Novinky.cz
National & Local

The café is the only chance for the disabled in Frýdlant to find employment

A café in Frýdlant offers vital employment opportunities for people with disabilities.

Feb 11 • 13:28 UTC
🇩🇪 SZ
National & Local

Inclusion: Federal Government Aims to Reduce Barriers for People with Disabilities

The German federal government has received approval for a law aimed at reducing barriers for people with disabilities in public spaces by 2035.

Feb 11 • 13:28 UTC
🇱🇹 Lrytas
National & Local

Two People Injured in Vilkaviškis Fire

A fire in Vilkaviškis left two individuals injured, including a person with disabilities, who were both treated for smoke inhalation.

Feb 11 • 08:17 UTC
🇧🇷 G1 (PT)
National & Local

Five companies are condemned by justice for lack of accessibility on sidewalks in São Luís

Five companies have been ordered by the Maranhão Justice to improve the accessibility of their properties' sidewalks in São Luís, due to irregularities and lack of accessibility for people with disabilities.

Feb 10 • 20:44 UTC
🇵🇱 Rzeczpospolita
National & Local

Mild Disability Degree. Benefits and Subsidies Available with Such a Decision

People with mild disabilities in Poland can access various subsidies and benefits, including discounted passport fees and funding for rehabilitation programs.

Feb 10 • 14:56 UTC
🇳🇬 Punch
National & Local

Disability Inclusion Shouldn’t Be a Photo-Op

Disability inclusion in Nigeria is often performative, focusing on visibility rather than genuine change for people with disabilities.

Feb 10 • 03:14 UTC
🇧🇷 G1 (PT)
National & Local

Campinas City Council approves increase in job vacancies for Black and Indigenous people in public competitions and exclusive lanes for PWDs

The Campinas City Council has approved a law increasing job vacancies for Black, Indigenous, and quilombola individuals in public competitions, along with allowing vehicles transporting people with disabilities to use exclusive bus lanes.

Feb 10 • 00:48 UTC

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